Strength & Speed
Foundational strength work and acceleration development, the core of every GATA training block. Built for athletes of all levels who want to get better, faster and stronger.

Goldin Athletic Training Association
A 1,300 sq. ft. training facility in John’s Creek, GA, built around strength training, speed training and sport-specific preparation for athletes of all levels.
GATA Training works with collegiate and professional players along with adult and youth athletes in football, baseball, lacrosse and other sports. The program covers strength, speed, NFL Combine Prep, adult training, football, baseball, lacrosse and nutrition.
Goldin Athletic Training Association pairs decades of hands-on coaching with a purpose-built 1,300 sq. ft. facility in John’s Creek. Sessions cover strength, speed and sport-specific work, supported by performance partners Chuck Smith Training Systems, Atlanta Rehabilitation and Michelle Buffkin.
Training is built for athletes of all levels, from adults and youth players to collegiate and professional athletes preparing for combine testing and position-specific demands.
See Why UsA compact, purpose-built training space where athletes work on strength, speed and position-specific detail with a coach who has been in the room for 60 years.
Foundational strength work and acceleration development, the core of every GATA training block. Built for athletes of all levels who want to get better, faster and stronger.
Football, baseball and lacrosse training that matches the demands of each sport, from position-specific movement to season preparation for youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes.
NFL Combine Prep and nutrition support round out the program, giving athletes a complete preparation plan rather than a single-discipline session.
GATA Training is the Goldin Athletic Training Association, a performance-focused facility where athletes at every stage come to build a stronger, faster, more capable body. Our programming is organized around clear training blocks rather than random workouts, so each session has a purpose and each phase builds logically on the last. Strength, speed, and athletic development are treated as connected disciplines, not separate silos. Athletes work with attentive coaching, purposeful progressions, and an emphasis on movement quality that carries directly onto the field, court, or track.
Strength and Speed form the foundational core of every GATA training block. Foundational strength work establishes the base of movement, while acceleration development turns that base into usable athletic power. Athletes of all levels benefit, from beginners learning proper mechanics to advanced competitors refining first-step explosiveness and top-end velocity. Sessions are structured, coached, and progressively overloaded so that athletes earn each new milestone instead of chasing it. The result is a body that is simply stronger, faster, and more resilient under fatigue.
Our coaching staff includes experienced professionals who have worked with professional, collegiate, and high school athletes across football, baseball, and lacrosse. That background shapes how we coach: we understand sport-specific demands, position-specific needs, and the realities of competing seasons. Rather than handing out generic templates, coaches evaluate movement patterns, identify limiting factors, and adjust programming accordingly. Athletes leave with individualized guidance, clear communication, and a plan that respects their goals, schedule, and current level of training.
Nutrition guidance, scheduling, and session planning are part of the training experience rather than an afterthought. Good performance starts with recovery habits and fueling that support hard work, and our approach treats those topics as an extension of the program itself. Athletes can review available sessions, arrange their week, and stay in contact with coaches between appointments. Private and small-group options exist for athletes who want individualized attention, while facility experience and equipment are designed to support serious, focused training.
Rehabilitation and athletic development go hand in hand at GATA. Working with a rehabilitation-minded approach means we respect an athlete's history, current condition, and return-to-play goals, and we progress carefully rather than pushing through pain. Athletes returning from injury are met with patience and a clear plan for rebuilding strength, speed, and confidence. Preventive work matters just as much: mobility, movement quality, and balanced programming reduce the likelihood of setbacks and keep training progressing smoothly across the year.
GATA Training also serves as a pathway for athletes pursuing combine preparation and higher-level opportunities. Preparation for testing combines general strength and speed development with the specific demands of evaluation, so athletes learn to perform under observation as well as train for it. Coaches help athletes arrive at a combine ready, confident, and functional, whether they are competing for collegiate roster spots or simply want a sharper, more athletic version of themselves. The training block stays consistent, while the emphasis shifts toward the athlete's next level.
Getting started with GATA Training is straightforward. Reach out through the site's contact form to ask about programming, scheduling, and session options, and the team will help you find the right fit for your goals and current training history. Facility information, location details, and staff backgrounds are available to review, along with ways to follow training updates on social platforms. Whether you are a first-time athlete or a competitive veteran, the association offers structured coaching, purposeful programming, and a professional environment built around getting better, faster, and stronger.
Reach out to Ryan Goldin with your questions about training, or use the scheduling portal to book a session at 11455 Lakefield Dr. Suite 400, John’s Creek, GA.